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Crowds pack Auburn State Recreation Area, battle for parking, spot along shore
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Crowds of people packed Auburn State Recreation Area early on the Fourth of July, trying to claim a parking spot and a place on the shore. Multiple people told KCRA 3 that cars arrived at the Auburn State Recreation Area as early as 6:30 a.m.
Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Sac County
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - A juvenile striped skunk showing neurologic signs (e.g., staggering) was found on June 19 near the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) facilities on Nimbus Road in Rancho Cordova, adjacent to the American River Parkway. California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff humanely euthanized...
Reader input: Time to put rodeo out to pasture
Re: "Folsom Pro Rodeo says animal welfare a top priority" (Folsom Telegraph, June 28, page A1):. How many animals must suffer and die before rodeo is put out to pasture?. Countless animals have paid with their lives to satisfy people’s desire to play cowboy. Cattle are zapped with electric hotshots so they'll charge out of the chute, calves have their necks twisted as they are violently slammed into the ground, and horses are viciously spurred into bucking. Animals have suffered broken backs and necks, heart attacks and aneurysms.
Folsom celebrates July 4th with neighborhood parades
Folsom Ranch, Briggs Ranch sport plenty of red,white and blue on holiday. Folsom celebrates the Fourth of July in many ways, and it’s not always with rodeo stars or fireworks, it’s also amongst neighbors on the streets of their communities in their very own foot parades that bring neighbors together in patriotic spirit.
Annual 4th of July Family Blast fireworks show to be held in Placerville
PLACERVILLE — Fourth of July celebrations will continue at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds on Thursday night, and there is a chance to catch a fireworks show.The gates opened at 3 p.m. for the annual Fourth of July Family Blast event. There is live music, food, drinks and other entertainment.Placerville Speedway will be hosting "Freedom and Fireworks" coordinated with the fairgrounds. Sprint race qualifying begins at 5:30 p.m. with the races starting at 6:30 p.m.The fireworks show will take place after the racing ends, between 9:30-10 p.m."We're going to have about a 20-minute show. They're making big promises so we're...
Musical Petting Zoo hits the right notes
Accompanying the noises of summer construction projects at Oak Ridge High School on June 5 was a cacophony of booms, hoots, pings, blares and rat-a-tat-tats. About 50 elementary- and middle school-aged children were welcomed to the high school in El Dorado Hills for a musical petting zoo, where kids got to know trombones, marimbas and many other instruments.
7 vintage songs when the heatwave arrives and the mercury soars
Just for fun! Feelgood tunes when the triple digits hit. Roseville, Calif. – Another blistering heatwave is on tap for Northern California this Labor Day week as triple-digits appear to be settling in for an extended visit. Roseville and the surrounding region could top 112 degrees this week. For...
Heavy Metal Summer Experience in Roseville: Ignite your future
Free day camp introduces job opportunities in Mechanical Construction (HVAC & Plumbing) Roseville, Calif.- Intech Mechanical, a Mechanical Contractor located in Roseville, CA recently hosted a Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE). This was a FREE 6-day camp which introduced high-schoolers and recent graduates (ages 17-18) to union job opportunities in Mechanical Construction (HVAC & Plumbing).
The Western States 100 and Hardrock 100: A Metaphorical Comparison
Support us! iRunFar may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. I’ve been privileged to run both of these iconic events, and in recent years, I have traveled to Auburn, California, and Silverton, Colorado, each year to spectate and volunteer. I’ve had the opportunity to observe and experience what makes these events so different from each other and yet, on some level, very much the same.
2021 Iron Hub Chardonnay and Spicy Yellowfin Tuna – A Perfect Match
The winery was founded by Tom Jones from Lava Cap Winery fame in the Apple Hill area near Placerville. Tom completed his master’s degree in Viticulture & Enology from UC Davis, and for almost 30 years developed award-winning wines. Tom and his wife Beth’s new endeavor began in 2014 with the purchase of the 33 acre property that had been known as Amador Foothill Winery. Having control of the grapes from vineyard to bottle was key in his quest for quality control with 17 acres planted in vines.
Regional blues great Mick Martin set for Powerhouse return
A local and regional favorite is set to entertain in Historic Folsom, just in time to wind down and wrap up your holiday weekend. If you have the blues about heading back to work next week, why not enjoy the blues at the Powerhouse of Blues which welcome’s the great Mick Martin and his Big Blues Band to the Powerhouse Pub, a very “cool” place to be on a hot Sunday afternoon.
Win a 4-Pack of Tickets to Golfland Sunsplash While You Listen to NOW This Weekend!
It’s NOW’s Summer of FOMO at Golfland Sunplash in Roseville with over 30 rides and attractions. This weekend, you could score a 4-pack of tickets for you and your squad when you LIVE in the NOW!. Listen for the keyword this Saturday and Sunday at 10:05AM, 11:05AM, 12:05PM,...
Wildwood Roses set for Willamette Wineworks in Historic Folsom Saturday
Willamette Wineworks continues its weekly live music series Saturday night, July 6 with the locally loved Wildwood Roses taking the stage at the Historic Folsom venue that offers a relaxing atmosphere along with fine wines and small plates to enjoy. Versed in stage, song, and dance, The Wildwood Roses female...
Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet Kicks Off 14th Annual 'Independence from Hunger’ Food Drive
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, located in 10 states, has launched its 14th annual Independence from Hunger® Food Drive to combat food insecurity and support families in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Locally, from now through July 31, Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet at 6059 Greenback Lane...
Oz Korean BBQ to open in Folsom Palladio. It replaces Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse
FOLSOM, Calif. — Oz Korean BBQ plans to open its third location in the Palladio shopping center in Folsom. The business will soon undergo construction at 380 Palladio Parkway, Suite #305, in the space formerly inhabited by Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse, according to Gloria Wright, Palladio’s general manager.
Shanghai Tattoo named best decorated business in Historic Folsom
In the spirit of Independence Day, Historic Folsom ushered in the month of July with a huge amount of community patriotism this past week, climaxing with the 6th annual Hometown Parade that drew one of its biggest crowds yet. Along with the efforts set forth by the Folsom Historic District Association to keep the community entertained and engaged with the city’s crown jewel that surrounds Sutter Street was a contest amongst merchants to decorate with plenty or red, white and blue.
Out & About in July and August 2024
If all of you loves all of this singer-songwriter, head out to Thunder Valley this summer. “An Evening with John Legend” sees the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winner telling stories, playing the piano and crooning favorites like “Ordinary People,” “All of Me” and “Stay with You.” thundervalleyresort.com.
Placer Rep Reveals 2024-2025 Season and Auditions
Open submissions are now being accepted for auditions to fill roles in the 2024-2025 Placer Repertory Theater main season, themed “Dark Ambitions,” which includes Shakespeare’s MacBeth in Fall 2024, Dion Boucicault’s melodrama The Corsican Brothers or The Fatal Duel in February 2025 and Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet in Spring 2025.
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